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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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