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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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