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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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