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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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