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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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