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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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