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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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