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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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