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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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