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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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