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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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