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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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