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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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