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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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