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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education