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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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