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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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