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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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