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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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