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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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