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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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