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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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