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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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