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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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