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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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