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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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