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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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