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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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