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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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