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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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