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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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