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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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