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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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