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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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