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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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