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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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