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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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