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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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