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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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