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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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