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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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