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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores 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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