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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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