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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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