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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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