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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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