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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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