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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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