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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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