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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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