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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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