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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews 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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