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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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