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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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