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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines 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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