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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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