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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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