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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes 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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