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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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