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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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