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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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