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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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