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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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