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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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