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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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