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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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