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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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