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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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