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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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