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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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