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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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