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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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