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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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