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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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