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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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