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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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