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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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