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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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