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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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