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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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