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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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