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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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