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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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