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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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