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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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