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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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