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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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