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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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