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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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