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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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