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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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