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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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