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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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