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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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