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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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