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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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