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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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