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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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