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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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