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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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