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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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