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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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