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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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