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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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