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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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