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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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