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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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