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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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