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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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