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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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