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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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