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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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