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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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