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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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