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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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