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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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