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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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