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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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