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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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