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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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