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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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