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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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