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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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