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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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