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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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