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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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