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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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