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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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