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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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