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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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