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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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