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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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