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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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