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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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