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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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