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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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