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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major 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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