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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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