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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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