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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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