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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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