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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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