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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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