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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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