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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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