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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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