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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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