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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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