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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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