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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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