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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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