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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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