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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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