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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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