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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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