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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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