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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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