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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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