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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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