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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important 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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