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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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