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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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