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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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