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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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