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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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