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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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