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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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