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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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