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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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