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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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