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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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