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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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