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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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