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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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