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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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