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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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