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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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