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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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