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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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