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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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