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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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