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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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