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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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