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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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