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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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