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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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