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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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