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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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