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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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