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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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