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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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