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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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