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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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