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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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