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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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