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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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