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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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