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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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