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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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