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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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