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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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