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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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