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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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