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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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