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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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