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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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