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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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