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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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