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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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