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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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