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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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