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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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