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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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