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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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