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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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