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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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