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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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