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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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