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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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