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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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