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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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