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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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