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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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