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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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