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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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