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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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