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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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