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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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