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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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