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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important 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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