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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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