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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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