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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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