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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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