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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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