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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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