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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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