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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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