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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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