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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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