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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major 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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