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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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