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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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