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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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