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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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