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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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