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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the 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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