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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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