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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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