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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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