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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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