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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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