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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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