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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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