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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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