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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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