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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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