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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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