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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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