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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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