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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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