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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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