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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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