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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)