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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major 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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