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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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