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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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