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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers 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? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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