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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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