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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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