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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important 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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