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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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