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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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