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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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