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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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