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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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