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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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