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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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