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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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