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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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