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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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