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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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