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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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