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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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