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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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