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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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