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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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