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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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