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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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