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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education