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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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