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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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