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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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