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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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