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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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