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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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