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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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