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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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