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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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