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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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