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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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