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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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