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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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