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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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