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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important 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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