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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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