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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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