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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key 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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