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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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