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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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