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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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