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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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