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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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