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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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