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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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