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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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