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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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