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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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