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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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