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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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