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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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