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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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