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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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