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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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