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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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