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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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