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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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