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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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