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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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