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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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