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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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