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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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