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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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