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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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