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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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