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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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