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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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