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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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