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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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