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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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