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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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