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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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