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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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