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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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