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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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