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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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