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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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