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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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