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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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