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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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