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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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