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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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