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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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