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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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