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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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