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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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