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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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