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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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