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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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