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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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