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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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