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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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