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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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