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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines 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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