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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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