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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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