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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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