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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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