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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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