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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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