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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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