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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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