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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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