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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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