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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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