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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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