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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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