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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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