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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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