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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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