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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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