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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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