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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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