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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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