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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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