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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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