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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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