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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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