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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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