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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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