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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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