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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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