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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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