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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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