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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers 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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