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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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