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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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