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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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