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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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