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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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