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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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