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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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