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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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