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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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