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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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