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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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