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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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