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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the 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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