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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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