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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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