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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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