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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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