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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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