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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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