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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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