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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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