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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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