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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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