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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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