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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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