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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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