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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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