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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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