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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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