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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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