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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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