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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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