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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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