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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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