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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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