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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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