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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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