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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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