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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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