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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education 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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