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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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