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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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