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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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