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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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