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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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