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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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