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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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