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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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