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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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