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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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