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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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