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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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