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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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