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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 and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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