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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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