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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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