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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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