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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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