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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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