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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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