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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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