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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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