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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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