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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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