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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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