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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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