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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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