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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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