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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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