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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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