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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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