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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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