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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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