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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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