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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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