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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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