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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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