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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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