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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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