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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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