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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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