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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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