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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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