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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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