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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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