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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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