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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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