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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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