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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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