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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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