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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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