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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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