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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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