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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with 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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