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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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