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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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