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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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