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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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