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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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