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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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