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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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