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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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