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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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