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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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