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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education