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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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