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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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