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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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