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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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