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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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