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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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