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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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