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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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