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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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