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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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