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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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