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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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